Zeichnung - Skizzenbuchblatt - Marx Ulstat und Die schöne Jungfrau zu Antwerpen - Albrecht Dürer - um 1520

A complex hydraulic vessel stands on a rocky base where a hunter and a seated woman are surrounded by fine jets of water. The central stem is formed by three intertwined gnarled trunks supporting a massive basin overflowing with grapevines, topped by smaller basins and figures of soldiers. The drawing captures the intricate detail of late Gothic and early Renaissance goldsmithing intended for a princely banquet.

This design illustrates the Renaissance fascination with hydraulic automata and 'wonders' (mirabilia), reflecting the intersection of art and natural philosophy. It relates to the mechanical tradition of Hero of Alexandria, whose rediscovered texts on pneumatics inspired the creation of complex water features for courtly display.